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West London roadworks delayed yet again - this time because council forgot to consult TfL
TfL said Hammersmith and Fulham Council had missed it off of the consultation and design process for a new round of works to Wandsworth Bridge Road
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TfL held responsible as petition for women-only tube carriages passes 12,000 supporters
A UCL student‘s petition calling for Transport for London (TfL) to introduce women-only Underground carriages has quickly gathered over 12,000 The post TfL held responsible as petition for women-only tube carriages passes 12,000 supporters appeared first on South West Londoner....
‘Trapped in a cycle of insecurity’: Young Renters raise alarm over lack of price caps in Renters’ Rights Bill
Young people renting in London have criticised the Renters’ Rights Bill for failing to propose a cap on record-high prices. The post ‘Trapped in a cycle of insecurity’: Young Renters raise alarm over lack of price caps in Renters’ Rights Bill appeared first on South West Londoner....
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Improved Access to Talking Therapies for West London Teens
Service was previously limited to adults
Security Concerns Raised Following Council Meeting Incident
Review of arrangements to protect attendees launched after opposition request
Olympia Announces Venue's Festive Programme
Seasonal events taking place ahead of 140th anniversary
The London migrant community not making headlines
As the political rhetoric around immigration becomes increasingly heated, one group appear to have managed successful large-scale migration without attracting The post The London migrant community not making headlines appeared first on South West Londoner....
Feltham seeks solution to rampant youth anti-social behaviour
Reports of shop vandalism, intimidation, and theft have become increasingly common in Feltham, where residents and traders say youth anti-social The post Feltham seeks solution to rampant youth anti-social behaviour appeared first on South West Londoner....
TikTok trend sparks new discourse on Afro-centric hair during Black History Month
A viral TikTok trend where white users praised hairstyles ‘they liked on Black people’ has revived conversation on the importance The post TikTok trend sparks new discourse on Afro-centric hair during Black History Month appeared first on South West Londoner....
Protest groups condemn Home Secretary’s plans to give police power to shut down repeat protests
Protest groups have condemned the Home Secretary’s announcement of her intention to grant the police more power to put conditions The post Protest groups condemn Home Secretary’s plans to give police power to shut down repeat protests appeared first on South West Londoner....
Richmond cyclists resign themselves to inevitable bike theft as police limit investigation time
British Transport Police’s (BTP) policy of limiting CCTV review to two hours per bicycle theft case has sparked frustration among The post Richmond cyclists resign themselves to inevitable bike theft as police limit investigation time appeared first on South West Londoner....
Quadriplegic Man Battles to Get Door to His Flat He Can Open
Richard Amm says housing association obliged by law to make provision
South London author launches debut novel at London LGBTQ+ bookshop
A Balham resident celebrated the release of his debut young adult novel at the UK’s oldest LGBTQ+ bookshop. Nick Coveney, The post South London author launches debut novel at London LGBTQ+ bookshop appeared first on South West Londoner....
‘Our whole relationship with time has changed’ – The hidden forces behind Britain’s changing clocks
As the clocks fall back and British Summer Time draws to a close, millions of people feel the subtle but The post ‘Our whole relationship with time has changed’ – The hidden forces behind Britain’s changing clocks appeared first on South West Londoner....
From the seventh tier to Women’s FA Cup first round for South London
What were you doing on 5 October? Maybe you were at work. Maybe you were enjoying your Sunday roast. Maybe The post From the seventh tier to Women’s FA Cup first round for South London appeared first on South West Londoner....
Ambitious Twickenham physio hoping for further expansion after opening second clinic
A physio who aided Team India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and 2012 Olympics has shared his plans to expand The post Ambitious Twickenham physio hoping for further expansion after opening second clinic appeared first on South West Londoner....
Harlequins captain Konkel predicts women’s rugby boom ahead of new season
Harlequins captain Jade Konkel is predicting a boom time for women’s rugby following this summer’s World Cup. The tournament, which The post Harlequins captain Konkel predicts women’s rugby boom ahead of new season appeared first on South West Londoner....
Study warns Met Police’s live facial recognition tests are little more than ‘show trials’
The UK is facing the largest expansion of live facial recognition across civil society, a study has revealed. The research The post Study warns Met Police’s live facial recognition tests are little more than ‘show trials’ appeared first on South West Londoner....
Government funding to tackle homelessness welcomed – though challenges remain
Charities and a council have welcomed a government cash injection of £84m to tackle homelessness – though emphasise that challenges The post Government funding to tackle homelessness welcomed – though challenges remain appeared first on South West Londoner....
South West London turns up the heat at annual hot sauce competition
London’s annual hot sauce competition returned to Balham, where fifty homemade sauces were labelled and ready for tasting. The annual The post South West London turns up the heat at annual hot sauce competition appeared first on South West Londoner....